Pyke is a fearsome support assassin who excels at creating chaos across the map while providing valuable crowd control and high damage potential. His unique ability to share kill gold with allies makes him an exceptional support carry.

Core Abilities

• Bone Skewer (Q): Primary ability with two modes:

  • Quick tap: Short-range stab that slows
  • Hold: Charged throw that pulls enemies toward Pyke

• Phantom Undertow (E): Dash that leaves a phantom, stunning enemies in its path

• Ghostwater Dive (W): Grants movement speed and camouflage

• Death from Below (R): Execute ability that can be recast on kills and shares gold with allies

Optimal Skill Order Q > E > W > R Max Q first, then E, and W last

Key Gameplay Elements

• Use Q-E combo at level 2 for strong engage potential
• Utilize W for roaming and setting up surprise attacks
• Look for execute opportunities with R below the health threshold
• Share kill gold with carries through R executes
• Coordinate ganks with jungler using stealth and CC

Important Notes

• Cannot build HP (converts to AD at a reduced rate)
• Excels in pick situations rather than team fights
• Vulnerable to CC
• Strong roaming potential
• Scales with lethality and AD

Weaknesses

• Difficult to play in large team fights
• Susceptible to crowd control
• Requires precise ability timing
• Limited survivability in extended fights

This champion excels at creating pressure across the map while supporting through CC and kill secure potential. Success with Pyke requires excellent map awareness, positioning, and ability timing.

Build Path

Start with standard support items, then focus on:

• Lethality items
• Movement speed
• Ability haste
• AD items that enhance assassination potential

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